Extended Snow Route Parking Ban in effect starting tomorrow night

Extended Snow Route Parking Ban in effect starting tomorrow night

Parking prohibited on snow routes between midnight and 7 a.m.

Released: 2:13 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – In anticipation of the forecasted snow and to facilitate snow clearing efforts, an Extended Snow Route Parking Ban will be in effect starting Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 12 a.m. (midnight when Wednesday turns to Thursday).

While in effect, the Extended Snow Route Parking Ban prohibits parking on snow routes between midnight and 7 a.m.

Snow routes are clearly marked with signs like these:

Residents are encouraged to check streets for snow route signs, or if unsure, use our online address lookup tool , the Know Your Zone mobile app, our interactive snow route map, or by contacting 311. We are urging residents to make arrangements to move their vehicles onto side streets.

Vehicles parked in violation of the Extended Snow Route Parking Ban may receive a $100 ticket ($75 if paid early), and may be towed.

The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban will be in place until snow clearing is completed and the public will be notified when the ban is lifted.

Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions and to use extreme caution when driving near heavy equipment working.

About snow routes

Snow routes are a top priority for snow clearing and ice control to ensure that emergency vehicles can navigate quickly and safely around the city. It’s important that vehicles are not parked on snow routes overnight in order to enable rapid and efficient snow clearing and ice control of these critical routes.

Emergency services

Crews will make every effort to keep snow routes clear and passable. Depending on accumulations and as needed, we may position snow plows at Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service stations to ensure vehicles can safely navigate streets. 

Winnipeg Transit service

In case of delays, passengers are advised to check updated schedules on Navigo prior to travelling. Any significant Winnipeg Transit service impacts will be communicated via the @winnipegtransit Twitter account, and information about any potential detours will be posted to the Winnipeg Transit Service Advisories page and the @transitalerts Twitter account.

Winnipeg Transit also has an Emergency Service Plan which is only to be used in the event of an emergency that prevents regular routes from operating. Should the decision be made to put the Emergency Service Plan into effect, members of the public will be notified via banners on the Winnipeg Transit website, notifications on Telebus, on digital bus signage and on Twitter.

To sign up for winter parking ban notifications, to download the City’s Know Your Zone app, and for more information, see: winnipeg.ca/snow.

For more information on the City’s response to the spring blizzard, see: winnipeg.ca/stormresponse and follow us @cityofwinnipeg on Twitter for the latest updates using the hashtag #MBstorm.